Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn
Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn, Renaissance Revival mansion and farm complex in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Flynn property includes a two-story brick mansion with a hipped roof, cupola, wide bracketed eaves, and a large barn with board-and-batten siding.
Martin Flynn, an Irish immigrant who made his fortune in railroad construction, purchased the land in 1867 and built the mansion between 1870 and 1871.
The mansion reflects the architectural preferences of wealthy 19th-century businessmen, featuring gas lighting, central heating, and running water systems of that period.
The property functions as part of Living History Farms, offering guided tours that demonstrate agricultural practices and domestic life from different time periods.
From 1914 to 1967, the property served as Clive Honor Prison Farm, where inmates cultivated crops and maintained the agricultural operations.
Location: Iowa
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.62167,-93.77583
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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